BELLEVUE, Ky. (WXIX) - Bellevue police are stepping up for the high-school football team in their community after this week's news that the rest of the . Hopefully something like that will come out of this mess.". 5 Marysville-Pilchuck on Saturday in the early game of the Class 3A semifinal doubleheader at Memorial Stadium. It taught them how to succeed and prepared them for the future. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Set the playing field equal, limit the activity of booster clubs to support supplies and travel costs. And because it's now going to be subject to many lawsuits, there's going to be huge pressure and there should be huge pressure to reform the entire structure of state high school sports. They don't have subpoena power because this is a trade association. In response to allegations against the Bellevue booster club, KingCo ruled that the Bellevue football program cannot receive any donations for four years, including money, equipment and products from outside entities. Goncharoff released a statement after KingCos sanctions were handed down. Goncharoff got a slap on the wrist, just a two-game suspension for providing cash to a player when he should have been suspended for the season and the school banned from post season play. Come one, come all! Often it would be well past dark by the time he returned home. Among the violations, the 68-page report found thatplayers families provided false address to gain eligibility and that head coach ButchGoncharoff encouraged players to attend classes at a private alternative school where some of the players tuition was subsidized by the programs booster club. That's as many as Milwaukee, two more than Indianapolis and Tampa, and six more than Oklahoma City and San Antonio.. After their work in the back half of the Friday night game, the Bellevue JV made the Monday drive to the Sammamish Plateau, to face off against KingCo 4A opponent Eastlake Wolves. An investigation into the allegations by the Dallas Morning News led to the school investigating the claims as well. A committee of athletic directors from KingCo cited in its report a preponderance of evidence that violations had occurred. Rather than worry about imposing sanctions, it is more important that the Bellevue School District starts to do the right thing, going forward, meaning itneeds to replace the coaching staff, probably shun the booster club, and start exercising control by hiring a head coach who is also a teacher within the educational system., What sanctions are appropriate for people in positions of authority supposed role models for kids when they actively participate in or turn a blind eye to corruption and then do everything in their power to impede legitimate investigations? Have no fear, Bellevue Faithful, the East Channel Bridge rivalry is very much alive. Butch Goncharoff is banned from coaching in Washington State 3. To tear down this whole organization is a crime. An investigation released Tuesday revealed significant and long-standing violations by the Bellevue High School football program. You can find Art Thiel's work at Sportspress Northwest and Crosscut.com. In 2003 Thiel wrote the definitive book about the Seattle Mariners, Out of Left Field, which became a regional bestseller. Thiel said Goncharoff has been quite vocal about his innocence. Hogwash! But KingCo officials saw Bellevues problems as requiring more severe sanctions. While parents arent specifically mentioned in these allegations, ONeil says they would most certainly be involved in these violations and are also culpable. One family complained their son was told his scholarship at the Institute would be revoked if he stopped playing football at Bellevue. These findings only corroborate what is probably the worst kept secret in the history of high school sports. All the coaches involved should lose their jobs and be required to return any money they received that was above the amount they were legally entitled to. Final score: 48-14, Bellevue. to Bellevue so college recruiters will notice you; its absurd., An independent investigation found a series of potential violations on the Bellevue High School football program. An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot. Latest Updates. Mind you, this is not the kind of booster club that has bake sales to pay for road trips. Despite the short week, the Wolverines came out fast against a spirited Islander squad, thanks to TDs from Ishaan Daniels, Carson Rubin, and Kaden Matsudaira, culminating in a 35-0 halftime lead. While the Institute touts its focus on education at a full-time cost of $1,750 per month two former teachers label Academic Institute a diploma mill that doesnt adhere to basic educational standards. An anonymous tip led the UIL to investigate claims Carters star player, Gary Edwards had failed Algebra and had violated the states No Pass, No Play policy. A video of two football players from John Jay High School in San Antonio went viral in September of 2015 after they blindsided a referee near the end of a game versus Marble Falls. On the first play from scrimmage, freshman Max Jones took a handoff 65 yards to the house, and the JV squad never looked back. The Wolverines got off to their usual fast start, with a whopping three rushing touchdowns from Ishaan Daniels, another from Carson Rubin, and a passing TD from Lucas Razore to Hogan Hansen. Stamford had little trouble in the playoffs with wins over Quanah (43-13), Cisco (32-22), Denver City (14-0) and Olney (15-7). Team supporters have battled the Bellevue School Districts decisions. The second half once again belonged to the youngsters and up-and-comers, who finished strong to the tune of a 56-14 victory. 2021 State Champs! The deluge culminated in a 34-0 halftime lead for BHS. "He's still a vital part of the picture. Any booster associated with this mess be banned from any financial or booster club membership for two years. At the crux of the scandal is a well to-do family that made their money in the trash/waste management industry. Im typical Bellevue fashion, the JV Wolverines matched Bothells two big plays with long, methodical drives and stifling defense. Records reviewed by the Seattle Times, however, show that Freemans father has had a home address in Auburn. They said Goncharoff never gave the family money to pay for rent. A 68-page report found that players' families provided false address to gain eligibility and that head coach Butch Goncharoff encouraged players to attend classes at a private alternative school. To deny them the ability to compete with their peers is wrong and goes against every principle of youth sports.. Unfazed by the less than hospitable conditions, the Wolverine ground game got to work against a stout Panther defense. Cheerleaders capture the crowds attention during the game, but one group of Texas high school cheerleaders captured the attention of the entire nation due to their outlandish behavior. It's finally come to a head. Tornados drive 94 yards on 16 plays, capped by Damian Aalona's 1-yard quarterback keeper for a touchdown, to win action-packed Class 3A semifinal game at Art Crate Field. Location: Bellevue . The Times uncovered 17 instances. A video of Bellevue East High School's KIRO Radios Jason Rantz thinks they are just doing their job. Other families allegedly acquired apartments within the schools boundaries, with the rent being paid by boosters. In 1959, Stamford defeated Brady 19-14 in the state championship. The NFL is the big example. 9-0 on the season, BACK ON TRACK! I think the system is prone to corruption. Found a preponderance of evidence that Bellevue boosters paid the tuition of athletes at The Academic Institute. The players reportedly got the steroids from a dealer named Big Mike who was a fitness trainer. How did the adults never ask how it was that their kid was taking classes in a $1,750 per month school, yet they never got a tuition bill? Michael Kneip coaches his alma mater and is bent on restoring its football greatness. That loss was an eye-opener, as Bellevue dominated in every aspect of the game against our team. But, after a brief email exchange, they let it drop. NEWSLINE 425-453-4270. Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well. The Bellevue High football team is reportedly aided by a diploma mill private school. On BHSs ensuing possession, junior QB Lucas Razore found Ishaan Daniels in the flat, and Daniels scampered 30 yards for the Bellevue score. After starting the season in Sports Illustrateds SB Live Top 25, the Wolverines found themselves on the wrong end of two tightly contested losses to start their 2022 campaign. Instead, athletes became eligible to play for the football powerhouse by traveling to a Bellevue office park for classes at an obscure, 40-student private school: The Academic Institute, Inc. The second half would be spent in running clock, ending in a final of 54-13. The silver lining from one of the biggest scandals in Texas high school football history is the number of players who went on to continue their football careers in college. 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There are plenty of opinions during the aftermath of an investigation that found the Bellevue High School football team engaged in potentially illegal recruiting tactics, but one common thread is a lack of shock. Sophomore Ollie Sharp, and freshmen Max Jones also found the end zone, en route to a 46-7 Bellevue win, capping their first JV tour in years. Students at a private school without a football team can play for a public-school team in their home district. Agreed with Bellevues conclusions that athletes used false addresses to gain eligibility, and that payments were made to coaches without approval from the school district. In 2009, along with Steve Rudman and KJR 950 afternoon host Mike Gastineau, Thiel authored The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists, a cross between historylink.org and Mad Magazine that has become mandatory reading for any sports fan who has an indoor bathroom. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. This will essentially kill the football program. The final score is simply listed as Brady 1 Stamford 0 in the states record books. When I saw the David Horsey cartoon, light rail ambassadors inviting a fentanyl-smoking passenger to leave, I lost it, says a listener. After the half, the BHS offense really got rolling, including a 44-yard TD run from junior Blake Teets, a 24-yard TD run from sophomore Ryken Moon, and a screen pass from Razore that junior Cal Zimmerman took 21 yards to pay dirt. School district leaders initially sought to have the booster club answer questions about its relationship with Academic Institute. The Bellevue athletic department is on probation for four years. Senior William Wang piled up 182 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 32 carries, and the Bellevue defense was tough as the top-seeded Wolverines laid a 27-3 licking on No. Who do these kids think they are? What makes them think they are so deserving? You know what? The state high school governing body, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), is looking into whether state titles need to be stripped and further sanctions imposed. These are the kinds of challenges we look for., Then, this past Friday, the Wolverines made the long drive up to Lake Stevens High School, home of the preseason 4A #1 Vikings.